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Major Restoration/Customization of Ol' Turbo
Probably the most pointless DD thread in a while, but I'm proud of my work.
Ol' Turbo got a few gifts for our one year anniversary: First off, a clip to finally attach the warning triangle I've had for a while. Then came a new first aid kit box. My old one was missing a lid and the PO decided to glue in mismatched carpet at the bottom of the tray. The box also serves as a new home for the SL's unused first aid kit. ...and finally...the icing on the cake...straight from the MB classic center. What a spoiled little brat Ol Turbo is, eh?
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I like that bottom picture. Hey, is that a scratch I see right next to the hood??
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Jimmy L. '05 Acura TL 6MT 2001 ML430 My Spare Gone: '95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black '85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White '80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed '81 300TD 240K "Smash" '80 240D 230K "The Squash" '81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John |
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Thanks for raining on my parade
I think I'm getting a bit too personal with Ol' Turbo. Is it strange that I slept in her on our 1st anniversary night?
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If your buddies can't kick you in the nuts, who can???
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BTW, your additions are very nice. Wow what a clean medical kit cover!!
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Been there, done that, welcome to the addiction...
By the way I stashed my first aid kit/s safely, while in their place I installed a usable one from Wal Mart. Fits perfectly - and usable too! You'll soon want rear seat headrests for Ol' Turbo, and to fix the front seat nets, and gray pin switches, and probably extra trunk lights ... like mine
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A friend was asking me why the back seat was so sticky the other day....
(I didn't really sleep in the car)
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BTW- your face looks extremely creepy on the reflection on the windsheild. Glad you got to spend time and get new toys for your car. My car spent our 4th anniversary (Oct 2nd) in the shop (it's been in two shops since Sept 18th, it should be ready tommorow, technically, later today since it's after midnight) while I went on to San Antonio to be with some of my relatives because my dear uncle died that morning. Sorry for being a "Debbie Downer", -WOMP WOMP!!!-. You got your car some nice things for your ownership anniversary that look like they didn't break the bank. Mine had better accept a harmonic balancer as an anniversary gift or else. I know it really wanted Coco mats, but it can't have it both ways.
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I know its not period correct, but it was only a couple bucks. Its close enough...
Bunch of haters... Can't you just let me be happy?
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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k 1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k 1980 240D Stick China 188k 2001 CLK55 AMG 101k 2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!! |
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My battery tested low at tires plus... and Norm has an inferior newer one.
Perhaps I should get one of those pretty white ones? I'm in the planning stages right now for ridding myself of my mildly pinked out interior.
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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k 1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k 1980 240D Stick China 188k 2001 CLK55 AMG 101k 2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!! Last edited by TylerH860; 10-15-2008 at 01:53 AM. |
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Ol' Turbo is nice enough for a beautiful white MB battery. When you install it be sure and pad your fenderl!!!!
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Jimmy L. '05 Acura TL 6MT 2001 ML430 My Spare Gone: '95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black '85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White '80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed '81 300TD 240K "Smash" '80 240D 230K "The Squash" '81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John |
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I would only use an OEM battery. They're construction is better then most of the aftermarket ones. I think VW uses the same supplier (they look the same anyway... same handles, same translucent white plastic, same plastic sticker over the fill plugs) and my TDIs original battery lasted 5 Michigan winters! It could have gone another year easily but I replaced it with an aftermarket... I now wish I had gone OEM. (not to mention that the battery "installer" broke several plastic bits under the hood)
My SDL has an OEM battery, and it adds so much to the show under the hood Can you get those MB windshield stickers at the dealer? -Jason
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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states! Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels. 2014 Cadillac ELR 2013 Fiat 500E. |
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My 86 sdl has a Bosch Battery that has been in there for the last 10 years. I had to charge it up once last year after my alternator brushes went south. I guess a pretty white MB battery would look better under the hood though.
Believe it or not, my windshield is original and I still have the VPC blue sticker on it from delivery to the port. Now since I just said that, I expect a big rock to get me the next time on the Interstate!
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Tyler, where did you get the first aid kit cover? I need one
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ebay.
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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k 1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k 1980 240D Stick China 188k 2001 CLK55 AMG 101k 2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!! |
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MB ownership is like a relationship. After going nuts for awhile, you learn to enjoy the old car "patina".
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